Floatingberries Recipes

BERRIES AND CREAM FLOATS

Steps:

• Make the vanilla whipped cream: Whisk the heavy cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla bean paste in a large bowl until stiff peaks form.
• Alternate the berries and 2 scoops ice cream in each of 4 glasses. Pour in the soda, then top each glass with a large dollop of vanilla whipped cream.

RASPBERRY FLOATING ISLAND

Steps:

• Make the raspberry puree: Place 1 half-pint raspberries in a small skillet over medium heat; add 2 tablespoons sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and raspberries start to break down, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Pass through a fine sieve into a small bowl, pressing down to extract as much pulp as possible. Set puree aside to cool.
• In a high-sided 10-inch skillet, bring milk to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer while you make the meringue.
• Make the meringue: In the heat-proof bowl of an electric mixer, combine remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar with egg whites and cream of tartar. Place over a pan of simmering water; whisk constantly until sugar is dissolved and mixture is warm to the touch, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Transfer bowl to the mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on low speed, gradually increasing to high speed until glossy peaks form, 5 to 7 minutes. Add vanilla, and mix to combine. Transfer meringue to a large bowl, and spread out with a large spoon or spatula. Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons raspberry puree on top; run a knife back and forth to streak.
• Make the floating islands: Using two soup spoons, scoop and slide about 1/4 cup of meringue into simmering milk. Do not overcrowd; you will need to make these in three batches. Poach until firm, about 2 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon, and transfer to paper towels to drain. Repeat, skimming surface skin from milk between batches.
• Divide creme anglaise among six soup bowls. Place two meringue islands on top of each. Garnish with remaining half-pint raspberries, raspberry puree, and a dusting of confectioners' sugar.

FLOATING FRUIT PARFAITS

Steps:

• Divide strawberries (or cantaloupe) between 6 tall dessert glasses.
• Stir boiling water into dry jello in medium bowl at least 2 minutes til completely dissolved.
• Add cold water and ice cubes, strring until ice is completely melted.
• Remove 3/4 cup jello and pour evenly over berries.
• Refrigerate 20 minutes or until jello is set but not firm.
• Add 1 cup cool whip to remaining jello.
• Stir with gently wire whisk til well blended.
• Spoon evenly over jello.
• Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
• Top each parfait with 1 TBS cool whip just before serving.
• Store leftovers in the refrigerator.